I believe that physical education presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the overall well being and development of every student. I see teaching as a vehicle in helping students develop lifetime skills and a strong knowledge base in a variety of content areas. As a physical education teacher, I believe that the most important thing I can teach my students is a love for lifetime wellness. With heart disease and obesity on the rise, I feel it is my responsibility to teach children how to take care of the most important place they are ever going to live- inside their own body.